to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to beat fast (of a heart); to hammer
dry and rough; desiccated; rustling
to crack; to be cracked; to develop a crack
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
to turn over (in one's sleep); to toss and turn (in bed); to change sides; to double-cross; to betray
touch; contact; contact (with people); dealings; tangency
stepping back; drawing back
pounding (of one's heart); throbbing; thumping; heartily (eating); devouring; munching
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
to cross the line; to go too far
nonchalant air; unruffled air
to retaliate; to return a blow; to strike back (at); to retort
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
cheerfully; joyously; joyfully; happily; lightheartedly; excitedly
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
note (letter) left behind; will
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
lingering scent; lingering fragrance; residual aroma
basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
innocence; mind free of obstructive thoughts; detachment; insentient; pestering (someone for money, etc.); asking
otherwise; if not; or else
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
explosion; detonation; blast; outburst (of emotion); explosion (e.g. of anger); eruption (e.g. of discontent)
to get a crick in one's neck (while sleeping)